Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Kubota KX016-4 is 2cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX016-4 is 2cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Width | 1240mm | 4ft 11in |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
- you want one that is 2cm wider
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Kubota KX016-4 is 2cm wider. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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